Seasoned Motswana Superstar Robyn L Drops New Single “Obsession”
In the dynamic landscape of alternative pop music, independent artist Robyn L emerges as a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from...
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May 21 min read
Rwanda: Fostering National Unity Through Dance
Welcome to the "rafiki" (Swahili word for 'Friend') dance club in central Kigali. Drumbeats set the stage as young men and women try to...
May 21 min read
African Hair Queen: Sarah Ibeabuchi Shines At Forty Under 40 Africa Awards
Sarah Ibeabuchi, the visionary entrepreneur behind SarHap HairLine, has recently emerged as a shining star in the African business...
Feb 171 min read
Cloves And Kohl: Heena Tradition On The East Africa
From its ancient origins to its contemporary resonance, henna embodies the richness of culture, the beauty of craftsmanship, and the...
Feb 171 min read
Lucky Girl
Longing for independence, a young sheltered Kenyan woman flees the expectations of her mother for a life in New York City that challenges...
Feb 171 min read
Traditional Wedding Styles In São Tomé And Principe
With population and size, São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country after Seychelles. It is also the smallest...
Feb 171 min read
Rwandan Choreographer Sherrie Silver Directs Movement for Mercedes-Amg Petronas F1 Team
Rwandan born choreographer and creative director Sherrie Silver has added another feat to her illustrious career, having directed...
Feb 171 min read
Somali Traditional Wedding Styles
Somali women are always the lady of the hour at their traditional weddings with beautiful fashion statements to behold. Across the...
Feb 171 min read
Yam
Fondly known as the ‘King of Crops’, yams are known for their large size, distinctive taste and ability to feature in everyday dishes....
Feb 171 min read
Maasai Beadwork:Beauty And Tradition
The Maasai beaded jewellery has important and specific cultural significance - the beadwork an individual wears will signify their age...
Feb 171 min read
Sho Madjozi: The Pop Star Using Traditional Culture To Shape A Fresh Identity For Young South Africans
South African rapper Sho Madjozi is a bold and colourful presence in pop culture, as famous for her catchy lyrics as for using...
Feb 171 min read
The Story Of Morna: Cape Verde’s Music Of Displacement And Return
After the abolition of slavery under the Portuguese empire, recurring droughts and desertification in Cape Verde resulted in periods of...
Feb 171 min read
African Fashion: History And Future
For a long time, African fashion has been misconstrued as ‘tribal’ or ‘exotic’ and simplified to leopard skins and mud cloths. Many...
Feb 171 min read
Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade
In this stunning novel, Assia Djebar intertwines the history of Algeria with episodes from the life of a young girl in a story...
Feb 171 min read
Mama Africa’s Casa Museu: A Home For Angolan Art, Music And Youth
The uniqueness of Aminata Goubel, better known as “Mama África,” a former actress, respected journalist and diligent international...
May 4, 20231 min read
The American Dream.
Many hope for it, but how many truly find it? Imbolo Mbue’s debut novel paints a fascinating look at immigrant life – the struggles with...
May 4, 20231 min read
The Evolution Of Fashion In Africa
African clothes and fashion is a broad subject that can offer a glimpse into several African cultures. Brightly coloured textiles, robes...
May 4, 20231 min read
Maame By Jessica George
It’s fair to say that Maddie’s life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still...
May 4, 20231 min read
African Sounds Reign: Angélique Kidjo Takes Home The 2023 Polar Music Prize
Angélique Kidjo, five-time Grammy award-winning Beninese artist and songwriter, has been announced as one of the three winners of the...
Jan 30, 20231 min read
3 Poems From Upile Chisala’s ‘Soft Magic’ That Will Fall You In Love
Aside from the modern poets of today that many of us are fond of, scholar and poetess Upile Chisala should be on your radar. Chisala is...
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